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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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